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While the LG Nexus 4 is a solid device, it's also pretty hard to come by. So what if you absolutely love what LG has done here, but want or need a phone now? You could buy the LG Nexus 4 on contract, or if you are really looking for a great deal you might want to at least think about the LG Optimus G instead.

While LG has never been one of the most “high-end” brands on the market, the Optimus G and LG Nexus 4 certainly helped prove that they were quite capable of providing a product that was both well-designed and quite powerful.

While the LG Nexus 4 and LG Optimus G are very similar, they have one major difference: stock Jelly Bean versus LG-skinned ICS. Not everyone cares about having a the latest (stock) version of Jelly Bean, but if you do, this is certainly a pretty big difference.

The custom ROM is based on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean build that is found on the Nexus 4. It strips away that LG Optimus UI and gives you the free CM experience that you've come to expect from previous CyanogenMOD builds.

The LG Nexus 4 is certainly a gorgeous looking handset, it doesn't hurt that it also has excellent specs and a killer price tag. Unfortunately, gorgeous doesn't always translate into durable. For the iPhone 5 its beautiful casing resulted in scuffs and dents, for the LG Nexus 4 it results in the back of the case potentially cracking.

The LG Nexus 4 and LG Optimus G currently represent a pretty noteworthy change for LG, in that they are premium devices with relatively cutting-edge specs. In the past they mostly focused on low and mid-range devices but now it seems that LG might continue to push into the premium market. A mysterious device code-named the LG F240K has now shown up on GLBenchmark, bearing a 1920 x 1080p display.

Tired of waiting around for the LG Nexus 4 in the United States? Want it now? Well, you can't quite get it yet unless you are willing to go with the T-Mobile version and get it for $199.99. Still, there is another option, the LG Optimus G.

The LG Nexus 4 lands on the 13th of November. For those that prefer to avoid contracts or simply wish to go down the prepaid route, the LG Nexus 4 represents a powerful, vanilla Android experience that is extremely tempting. If you are a developer who wants an unlocked and incredible Android experience without the hassle, this Nexus smartphone certainly could fit the bill.